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Kubel Nick Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2003 4:24 pm Post subject: '40 Kubelwagen |
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Here's my Kubel, '40 KDF chassis w/'44 body
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veedubgirl Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2003 Posts: 275 Location: Gaston, Oregon! in the great PNW!
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Wow, why don't you restore that thing? My husband would go ape $hiz over that thing.
J _________________ Jenna
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~VW PURIST~
Living is driving a vintage VW!
I love my LULU the '59 beetle
and former owner of a
1963 beetle
1966 Riviera camper
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Kubel Nick Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 11:09 am Post subject: |
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They're not the easiest cars to just go and restore. You can't place a replacement panel for these. I don't like over-restored Kubels myself though where most panels are repro replacements and such so it maybe customized instead and have fun with it.
It maybe up for sale, not serious about letting it go so not pro-active searching for a buyer that but if someone offers me reasonable offer I'm willing to listen. |
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mynameismud Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2002 Posts: 5928 Location: Middle of a corn field
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Nick- anymore updates on your oval? I personally would slam that Kubel.. |
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Kubel Nick Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Here's my potential plan for it, but it won't be touched anytime soon, too busy with the oval. I won't be using the KDF chassis, I don't want to slam one of those so will be swapped before that happens.
I'll post an update on the oval thread. Chassis almost done, body is almost ready to be put back on (hopefully).
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Uniballer Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2003 Posts: 340 Location: Newberg, OR
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 9:17 am Post subject: |
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Ok I have to get my 2 cents in here. This kubel isnt a "thing" its not a super, and it isnt a baywindow bus. Its a KUBEL, dude these things are way to rare to goober up. Yea it might look cool but your talking about altering a historic veicle. If you don't want to spend the time sweat and money to restore this Kubel back to its wartime condition, then please pass it on to someone who can and will. |
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Kubel Nick Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:10 am Post subject: |
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I guess you won't like what I'm doing to my Oval The mods would be reversible anyways so what's the harm? To a pure collector, my Kubel wouldn't be too collectible because it's not 100% original. If you don't like it, buy the car from me and restore it yourself the way you'd like to see it restored. There's dozens and dozens of fully restored Kubels out there for the historians to enjoy.
Would you rather see a full custom drag Hebmueller that's being pampered by it's builder or the same Heb rotting away in a guy's back yard. It won't be the end of the world. Life's short, have fun with your hobby |
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Gary Person of Interest
Joined: November 01, 2002 Posts: 17069 Location: 127.0.0.1
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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A-MEN.
Don't criticize someone's project. It's his vehicle. This same argument was played out in the old forums regarding someone and his Karmann Ghia., _________________ West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943) |
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Big B Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2003 Posts: 467 Location: long beach,cal
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 10:26 pm Post subject: stop it uniballer, stop it right NOW!!! |
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Uni!!!
Leave it man, this is the next and one of the coolest things to come along in the VW world in a long time. I don't even buy hot VW's anymore, because I swore that the same cars were painted a different color and rerun every few months. SAMO SAMO O' Rama..
I absolutly love the new VW chopped stretched vintage rods with old ford wheels and low lights.
let it happen.............................................................................
Do it nick, do it hart till you drop dead in the driveway.
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Uniballer Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2003 Posts: 340 Location: Newberg, OR
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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on a not so rare VW, cool custom the hell out of it. But this is a piece of WW2 history. Some of you guys may not agree. I collect WW2 firearms and I almost cry when I see a Mauser that has been sporterised by some goober that wants something custom. dont destroy history. Save it for non historical items because there are people like me out there that will give their last remaining testical for pieces of WW2 history
P.S. dont get me wrong Im not trying to dog on you, I do admit your plans look pretty cool. But couldent you do the same this with a Thing? |
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Kubel Nick Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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I kind of agree with you, leave some historic stuff alone. I know most people will be against me and stuff, that's fine. Was just making my point of view as well, not forcing it on anyone. I respect other people opinions. But alos like I said, it won't be touched for awhile, will be driven but not modifued for awhile. |
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joey-bugnaked.com Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2003 Posts: 258 Location: the bugnaked mansion
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Nick is at our meets almost every sunday and we always try to talk him out of the kubel-kustom. he's a bit stubborn but we are working on him _________________ www.bugnaked.com |
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Uniballer Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2003 Posts: 340 Location: Newberg, OR
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 12:28 am Post subject: |
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dude if I was on the east coast Id find a thing and trade you it for that kubel. Id kill for a nice restored WW2 kubel |
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der winkermeister Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2003 Posts: 67
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Kubel!
It`s already got the "battle" patina, "over restored" Kubel`s are a bore, and just bullshit, so very few made it back from the battlefield unscarred..............I think if you give it that 1945 look, end of war feel, with just original paint scheme, and some repop WH plates, I think you`ll have alot of fun with it...............
I`m sure that if the volks that cut up that Swedish Heb and put in the FORD 428 for racing had known the future $ potential I think they would have rather used a Volvo.
There`s some serious MILITARY collectors out there both East and West coast that would pay well for Kubel, and well if your`s is the "early" dash 40' even if it has a newer body, if it`s got the old dash, it`s quite collectible.
What`s the Kubel missing, in as of major parts? I know a few fantastic sources in Europe for Kubel parts. (all private)
Der Winkermeister
Vintage Square Window Owners Society 1958-61 VSWS
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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That's a tough one! I think it's your's and you suould slam it! I also think it's your's and I should bitch slap you and take it away, So you won't hurt it! _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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Barndoor Mafia Il Capo
Joined: August 23, 2001 Posts: 6194 Location: EUSKAL HERRIA
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2003 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Kubel Nick!
I've seen these rides over in Europe and they are basically in the same condition like yours. Just drive it and SLAM THAT MUG!
Regards,
The MOB!
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David Samba Member
Joined: June 29, 2004 Posts: 2027 Location: Raleigh, NC
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Any updates or new Pics?
The thread is so old the pics aren't there anymore _________________ Cheers,
Dave
*October '54 Ragtop
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Kubel Nick Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 4:44 am Post subject: |
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updated the picts, no real update ont he porject yet though |
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KantDriveFast Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 4293 Location: Caldwell, Id.
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 9:18 am Post subject: |
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Leave it, slam it, drive it as-is, whatever....just please PUT IT INDOORS!!! I'm in so cal and if it were mine it would be in my living room! |
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TimGud Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2002 Posts: 6459 Location: Rio Rico Arizona
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Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:05 am Post subject: |
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I would give my left nut to get a Kubel! Would be a blast to patch it back together and drive it. Cool vehicle Nick! |
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